Warped rotors replace or shave em on the lathe

[NHarris]

I have at least 1 warped rotor and I suspect 2. The front. They are just barely above minimum thickness specs. Should I replace em, or throw em on the lathe?

 

[corkey]

replace,
don't take chances,, if they are just near minimum a lathe will make them too thin,,

 

[Joe Dirt]

...and for how cheap rotors are now-a-days, I never turn them anymore.

 

[NHarris]

I think the minimum thickness is .24mm or something like that and they're barely at .25 I was thinking of replacing them, just want a few other opinions. $100 bucks a rotor isn't too bad. Just don't get the $40 chinese pieces of s**t.
EDIT: The dealer turned the rotors and I think they were too far gone in the first place. I think at least 2 new ones maybe 4 will be the best.

 

[techieman33]

I think the minimum thickness is .24mm or something like that and they're barely at .25 I was thinking of replacing them, just want a few other opinions. $100 bucks a rotor isn't too bad. Just don't get the $40 chinese pieces of s**t.
EDIT: The dealer turned the rotors and I think they were too far gone in the first place. I think at least 2 new ones maybe 4 will be the best.

I've never liked the idea of turning a warped rotor, it will usually be warped again pretty quickly. Also where are you seeing $100 rotors, oreilly's shows the wagner rotors for around $50 each.

 

[NHarris]

I've never liked the idea of turning a warped rotor, it will usually be warped again pretty quickly. Also where are you seeing $100 rotors, oreilly's shows the wagner rotors for around $50 each.

Agreed. These things warped in 2 weeks but I do alot of mountain driving.
and the $100 price is from:
fordparts.com pricing directly from ford.

 

[techieman33]

if your going to spend that much money spend a little extra and buy some powerslot rotors and hawk pads

 

[NHarris]

I would like to eventually upgrade to drilled and slotted rotors and some higher performance brake pads. These stock rotors seem to warp fairly easy.

 

[techieman33]

stay away from the drilled rotors, they're mainly for looks and high performance race cars where they get replaced often. The rotors like to crack around the drilled holes. The slotted are all you need.

 

[NHarris]

Thanks for the info! I learned something new today

 

[morziac]

I agree with going for just the slotted rotors, i just repolaced all four corners on my 03 V8 Ex and it has made a great difference , plus they look cool lol

 

[NHarris]

Those do look nice. I will eventually go for the slotted rotors and some better pads, its rediculous on how soft the brakes are.

 

[cybergasm]

I agree with going for just the slotted rotors, i just repolaced all four corners on my 03 V8 Ex and it has made a great difference , plus they look cool lol

Dude i hope those are not your only jacks under there? is it?:scratch:

 

[muzzymaniac]

Dude i hope those are not your only jacks under there? is it?:scratch:

+1! Holy crap! Wouldn't catch me workin on that!

 

[NHarris]

Always put your tires that are removed under a car on jacks If the car comes crashing down the tires will at least help protect you. And I agree I wouldn't dare touch that X with those jacks under there.

 

[morziac]

she was as sturdy as she could be , trust me i wouldnt work on a vehicle that i didnt think was safe either. it may have only been on those stands but i couldnt push it off em , and i tried before i even ook the wheels off. theyre actually rated to hold up a truck , so a 4x4 is nothing for em